Architect

About the role

Burrow Global is a full-service Architectural Design & Construction firm offering a range of engineering and construction management services. We are looking for an experienced Architect to join our team in the Galleria-area Houston, Texas office. The role involves providing top‑notch design, accurate construction estimates, and project input to ensure designs can be constructed on schedule with the highest quality, with moderate in‑state travel to jobsites and client meetings from San Antonio to Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-discipline team supporting projects in our Galleria-area Houston, Texas office.
• Expect moderate in-state travel to jobsites & client meetings from San Antonio to Louisiana.
• Orchestrate and coordinate the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of projects.
• Attend client and internal meetings.
• Participate in reviews with various governing agencies for code compliance.
• Assist the Project Manager in managing the project team, clients, and sub-consultants.
• Responsible for completing design documents in close coordination with the construction department, so we stay within the client's and the company's budgets.
• Produce architectural contract documents.
• Review architectural documents for areas of conflict with all disciplines.
• Write/edit architectural specifications.
• Coordinate and assist affected disciplines with addendum, RFIs, and change orders.
• Incorporate agreed upon changes into the project documents.
• Participate in Construction Administration by reviewing shop drawings and submittals, responding to RFI’s, solving construction issues, and performing site visits to assess general conformance with the design concept.
• Travel for project related activities relative to existing building assessments/investigations, client meetings, or construction jobsite observations will be required.

Qualifications

• Registered in the State of Texas or is capable of reciprocity through NCARB.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Professional experience dealing with municipal or state agencies is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency and exceptional knowledge of space programming, contract documents, detailing, specifications, team production management, strong design and graphic skills, and contract administration.
• Proficiency with computer software including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office required.
• LEED accreditation a plus, but NOT required.
• Excellent time management and organization skills with the ability to become involved in and remain current on issues relating to several concurrent projects in various stages.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and associates.
• Candidate must have strong graphic and presentation skills, and possess good communication skills (verbal, written, and graphically) able to communicate well with designers, project managers, other disciplines, and effectively lead team members (architectural interns and technicians).
• Minimum of 7-10 years total experience in the profession with a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the capacity as a project Architect.
• Must have full working knowledge and understanding of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS).